Join us for free guided tours, habitat restorations, and clean ups.  Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes, hat, and sun-screen for all events. Come rain or shine, unless it’s pouring rain. View other on-going events (not displayed on calendar) here.

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact Catie at cfyfe + at + sierraclubsandiego.org or 619-255-6073 with any questions, to help prepare for these events, to list an event, or if you are interested in starting a new friends group.  Check back often!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday, September 1st, 2007

Ruffin Canyon Restoration (Serra Mesa)

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration

BRING:

 

Work gloves

WHERE:

 

South end of Ruffin Rd., where it crosses Gramercy Dr. Park in the Taft Middle School lot.

 

 

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Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Gonzales Canyon Restoration (Carmel Valley)

TIME:

 

9:00 – 11:00 AM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration

BRING:

 

Work gloves, if you have

WHERE:

 

I-5 to Del Mar Heights Rd., then East 1.2 Mi to Lansdale (light just after Torrey Pines HS) turn left then immediate left again on unmarked access road to Torrey Highlands Park. Meet across from the dog park. Look for the Sierra Club banner.

 

 

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Stevenson Canyon Restoration (Clairemont)  MAP

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration – weed and water native plantings, remove invasive plants

BRING:

 

Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water and hats

WHERE:

 

Meet at the canyon entrance on the South side of Idlewild Way between Moraga Ave. and Nido Ln

 

 

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Saturday, September 15th, 2007

Cottonwood Creek Habitat Cleanup (Encinitas)

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Cleanup

BRING:

 

Work Gloves

WHERE:

 

From I-5, take Encinitas Blvd. west ~1/2 mile, 2 blocks past Coast Highway 101 to Third St. Enter on southeast corner near pump station.

 

 

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Rose Creek Habitat Restoration (Pacific Beach)

TIME:

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Weeding, planting, watering in Nature School's native plant interpretive garden behind Rose Creek Cottage

BRING:

 

Work gloves and water, if you have

WHERE:

 

Meet behind the Rose Creek Cottage, located at 2525 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach. Park on Pico Street, just north of Garnet

 

 

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University Heights Point Restoration (University Heights)

TIME:

 

1:00 – 3:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration, including watering and invasives removal, and cleanup

BRING:

 

Work gloves

WHERE:

 

Corner of Golden Gate Drive and New York Street

 

 

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CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP

Join our Friends Groups for this annual event (this is the 23rd) hosted by San Diego Coastkeeper, I Love A Clean San Diego and the California Coastal Commission, when 50,000 volunteers turn out to over 700 cleanup sites statewide. To register, for more info and the waiver you must sign to participate, visit  http://www.cleanupday.org/index.cfm. All events take place 9 am – 12 pm. Garbage bags will be provided. Wear a hat, sturdy closed-toe shoes, sunscreen. Also bring work gloves, if you have.

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Buchanan Canyon (University Heights)

Johnson Avenue between Hayes and Vermont Streets (gap between homes). For directions visit http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=C&ID2=114

Chollas Creek – 47th Street (Webster)

From Federal Blvd, go north on 47th St to next light, turn right and follow 47th St. to the bottom of the hill and the main entrance gate on the left. For directions visit http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=D&ID2=60

Chollas Creek – National Avenue (Webster)

Meet in front of Nu-Way Christian Ministries church at 4166 National  Avenue on the north side of the street near Chollas Creek. Visit  http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=D&ID2=104 for directions.

Florida Canyon (Balboa Park)

Meet at the parking lot near the Morley Field Velodrome, south of Kate Sessions Nursery. For directions, visit http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=C&ID2=37

Normal Heights Canyon (Normal Heights)

Meet at Eugene Pl. cul-de-sac off East Mt. View. From Adams Ave. take East Mountain View North, Take a right (east) on Eugene Place to the end. Thomas Map page 1269, G-2.

Rose Creek (Pacific Beach)

Meet at 5097 Santa Fe Street across from Coventry Cars – visit http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=C&ID2=96 for directions

Ruffin Canyon (Serra Mesa)

Meet behind the new Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Library at 9005 Aero Drive – for directions, visit  http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=C&ID2=98

Zena Canyon (Rolando Park)

Meet at the intersection of Zena and Meridian (off College Ave. in Rolando Park). For directions, visit http://www.cleanupday.org/cleanupsites.cfm?ID=E&ID2=36

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Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

Navajo Canyon Habitat Restoration (Del Cerro)

TIME:

 

2:30-4:30 PM

WHAT:

 

Remove arundo and other invasive species, and clean up trash

BRING:

 

Work gloves and water, if you have

WHERE:

 

Meet on-time at canyon entrance near church parking lot at 6801 Easton Ct. Take Waring Rd. north from I-8. Turn right on Eldridge St and follow left as turns into Easton Ave. Turn right on Easton Ct. and take to end of cul-de-sac. Park on street.

 

 

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Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Crest Canyon Guided Tour (Torrey Pines)

TIME:

 

9:00-11:00 AM

WHAT:

 

Free guided tour

BRING:

 

Work gloves and water, if you have

WHERE:

 

Meet at the trail head at the corner of Durango Dr. and Lozana Rd. Directions: From I-5 take Del Mar Heights Rd. West, Turn right on Durango Dr. Go to end of Durango where it bends right and becomes Lozana. Meet at the Kiosk at the trail head.

 

 

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Ruffin Canyon Restoration (Serra Mesa)

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration as part of National Public Lands Day

BRING:

 

Work gloves

WHERE:

 

South end of Ruffin Rd., where it crosses Gramercy Dr. Park in the Taft Middle School lot.

For directions, information, or to register online visit http://www.publiclandsday.org/involved/california.cfm

 

 

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Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Ruffin Canyon Restoration (Serra Mesa)

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration

BRING:

 

Work gloves

WHERE:

 

South end of Ruffin Rd., where it crosses Gramercy Dr. Park in the Taft Middle School lot.

 

 

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Juniper Canyon Guided Tour (North Park)

TIME:

 

9:00 – 11:00 AM

WHAT:

 

Free guided nature tour

BRING:

 

Sturdy shoes

WHERE:

 

Meet at the corner of corner of Juniper and Felton Sts. Directions: From 30th Street -head east on Juniper, go to about 33rd St., and park

 

 

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University Heights Point Restoration (University Heights)

TIME:

 

1:00 – 3:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration, including watering and invasives removal, and cleanup

BRING:

 

Work gloves

WHERE:

 

Corner of Golden Gate Drive and New York Street

 

 

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Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Kate Sessions Canyon Restoration (Pacific Beach)

TIME:

 

9:00 – 11:00 AM

WHAT:

 

Pampas grass removal and habitat restoration

BRING:

 

Sturdy shoes, work gloves if you have

WHERE:

 

From I-5 take the Grand/Garnet exit and proceed west on either street. Turn right (north) onto Lamont St. which becomes Soledad Rd. Kate Sessions Park will be on your right. Meet at the playground area, look for the Sierra Club banner.

 

 

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Rose Creek Habitat Restoration (Pacific Beach)

TIME:

 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Weeding, planting, watering in Nature School's native plant interpretive garden behind Rose Creek Cottage

BRING:

 

Work gloves and water, if you have

WHERE:

 

Meet behind the Rose Creek Cottage, located at 2525 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach. Park on Pico Street, just north of Garnet. For info, visit  http://www.saverosecreek.org

 

 

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Stevenson Canyon Restoration (Clairemont)  MAP

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration – weed and water native plantings, remove invasive plants

BRING:

 

Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water and hats

WHERE:

 

Meet at the canyon entrance on the South side of Idlewild Way between Moraga Ave. and Nido Ln

 

 

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Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Cottonwood Creek Habitat Cleanup (Encinitas)

TIME:

 

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

WHAT:

 

Cleanup

BRING:

 

Work Gloves

WHERE:

 

From I-5, take Encinitas Blvd. west ~1/2 mile, 2 blocks past Coast Highway 101 to Third St. Enter on southeast corner near pump station.

 

 

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Florida Canyon Cleanup (Balboa Park)

TIME:

 

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Help clean up and restore Balboa Park

BRING:

 

Sturdy shoes, sunscreen and water

WHERE:

 

Meet at the intersection of Park Blvd. and Morley Field Drive in the northern part of Balboa Park

 

 

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Gonzales Canyon Restoration (Carmel Valley)

TIME:

 

9:00 – 11:00 AM

WHAT:

 

Pampas grass removal and habitat restoration

BRING:

 

Work gloves, if you have

WHERE:

 

I-5 to Del Mar Heights Rd., then East 1.2 Mi to Lansdale (light just after Torrey Pines HS) turn left then immediate left again on unmarked access road to Torrey Highlands Park. Meet across from the dog park. Look for the Sierra Club banner.

 

 

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Saturday, October 21st, 2007

Switzer Canyon Restoration (North Park)

TIME:

 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Habitat restoration and planting – kids welcome.

BRING:

 

Favorite digging tool

WHERE:

 

Meet at the corner of 28th Street and Maple St.

 

 

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Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Chollas Creek – 47th Street Clean Up (Webster)

TIME:

 

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

WHAT:

 

Help clean up Chollas Creek

BRING:

 

Work gloves, if you have them

WHERE:

 

From Federal Blvd, go north on 47th St to next light, turn right and follow 47th St. to the bottom of the hill and the main entrance gate on the left.

 

 

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Navajo Canyon Habitat Restoration (Del Cerro)

TIME:

 

2:30-4:30 PM

WHAT:

 

Remove arundo and other invasive species, and clean up trash

BRING:

 

Work gloves and water, if you have

WHERE:

 

Meet on-time at canyon entrance near church parking lot at 6801 Easton Ct. Take Waring Rd. north from I-8. Turn right on Eldridge St and follow left as turns into Easton Ave. Turn right on Easton Ct. and take to end of cul-de-sac. Park on street.

 

 

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Other On-Going Events – Contact for Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tierrasanta Canyons (Tierrasanta) Restoration / Invasive Plant Removal

When:       Usually 2nd Saturday of every month, 8 – 11 AM.

Where:     Directions will be posted at 8 AM on the corner of Santo Rd and Remora St, across from Von’s/Bell’Agio restaurant lot (shopping

center at the intersection of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and Santo Rd.).

Contact:   Roberta Froome at (858) 627-0682 or rfroome1 + at + yahoo.com

 

 

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Tierrasanta Canyons (Tierrasanta) Trail Work

When:       Usually every Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:30 AM.

Where:     Contact Roberta Froome for information.

Contact:   Roberta Froome at (858) 627-0682 or rfroome1 + at + yahoo.com

 

 

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University Heights Point Trash Clean Up, Restoration, and Nature Walks 

When:       Usually 1st Saturday of every month at 1:00 PM

Where:     Gather at the corner of Golden Gate Drive and New York Street. overlooking Mission Valley.

Bring:       Wear sturdy shoes; bring work gloves if you have them. Trash bags and cookies will be provided.

Contact:   Terry at 619-543-0757 or terryweiner + at + sbcglobal.net or Marcia Boruta at 619-299-5315. 

 

 

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Updated: August 14, 2007

 


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